Bamberton Provincial Park

Notable Camping Spots

• Best for early risers: Site #44 is next to the beach trail for easy access to sunrises over Saanich Inlet.
• Best for all-access: The entire campground is wheelchair accessible, but #1 is extra large and level.
• Best for big family groups: Several double sites (like #D39a) have ample space to spread multiple tents.

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

1. With only 47 campsites, reservations during peak season (May to October) are highly recommended via the BC Parks online booking site, Discover Camping.
2. Reservations open in early spring, with weekends and most weekdays from June to August typically booking up first and fast, but for non-residents of BC, reservations start July 8.
3. Reservations can be booked within a two-month rolling window. Any arrival dates further than two months from the date of booking cannot be reserved.
4. Outside of the reservable season of May to October, sites are first-come, first-served (FCFS). Five sites remain FCFS throughout the year, but these fill early.

When to Go

This seaside campground is open year-round on the sunny south shore of Vancouver Island, known for its mild winters. It’s especially popular during the summer and weekends as the park is close to BC’s capital, Victoria, and the Swartz Bay ferry terminal to Vancouver (with additional access across the Saanich Inlet from nearby Mill Bay to Brentwood Bay via BC Ferries). June is also busy with school groups beachcombing on field trips.

Know Before You Go

• Bamberton Provincial Park is open year-round (reservations are available during the peak season of May to October and otherwise all sites are first come, first served), but during the off season some amenities are unavailable (water taps are shut off).
• Some tent sites back onto a steep incline to the beach and may not be ideal for children, but the campground, day-use area, toilet facilities and paved access to the beach are all family-friendly and stroller/wheelchair accessible.
• The town of Mill Bay, with stores and dining options, is only a five-minute drive north, while BC’s capital, Victoria, is 30 minutes south.